Supersonic B 58 Bomber Contract Awarded to Convair
Initial production contract awarded to Convair for the Air Force B 58 supersonic bomber. Delta wing design built at Convair Fort Worth plant with tests flown in 1955 and ongoing test flights.
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1956
Page
3
Initial production contract awarded to Convair for the Air Force B 58 supersonic bomber. Delta wing design built at Convair Fort Worth plant with tests flown in 1955 and ongoing test flights.
Jewel W. Jordan Democrat announces candidacy for State Auditor after serving 12 years as Maricopa County official, including sheriff and treasurer posts. Resident of Arizona over 35 years, she cites public service and backlog relief as goals. Separate note: three additional offshore radar towers planned for construction off New York Massachusetts and Maine with contracts to be awarded by November 1955.
Scottsdale city plans a street paving program financed by individual property owners under an Improvement District scheme used by many towns. The Scottsdale Town Council outlines groundwork for the project as part of urban modernization efforts.
Pfc Tommy M Andrew son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Andrew of Scottsdale Arizona completed four weeks of Individual Combat Training at Camp Pendleton California in July The course covered infantry tactics first aid demolition field fortifications and advanced weapons training The program prepares Marines for overseas duty and post recruit graduates before new assignments Mr and Mrs John Shoeman left Scottsdale for a two week trip to Iowa and Minnesota
The passage lists service times for several Scottsdale churches including First Church of Christ Scientist, Camelback Baptist, Catholic parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Seventh Day Adventist, First Baptist, and Unitarian Church of Phoenix. Details cover worship, Sunday School, Bible study, and midweek services.
Vernon B. Croaff of Phoenix announces his candidacy for the Superior Court Division 2 seat in the Democratic primary on September 11. He is a 1942 attorney veteran who served in World War II and has practiced in state and federal courts, including U S Supreme Court admission in 1948. He and his wife Velma Love have four children and reside at 2043 East Palm Lane.
Herbert P. Landes listed as pastor. Desert Art Gallery in Invergorden hosts a 9:30 a.m. meeting. Desert Road and 9:30 a.m. church worship. First Southern Baptist Church on 7102 E Thomas Rd near Scottsdale announces Rev Owen R Smith leading Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m.
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